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Going on a #roadtrip soon ? Or even just for a walk or a run ? Why not plant #indigenous trees while you're at it. These fabulous #Seedballs by @seedballskenya@cookswelljikos require no digging. Just throw and they'll grow !! I think they make for fun #teambuilding activities and even children's activities where they can be thrown using catapults in areas in dire need of reforestation (we have loads of those in Kenya). Covered in a ball of charcoal dust (biochar) the seeds are protected from predators and extreme temperatures. When the rains come, magic happens ! They germinate ! The seeds are now available at the #FarmShop.

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Exciting Monday news! The dryland grass seedballs for rangeland restoration have started to germinate very well! First up has been the Cenchrus Ciliaris (African foxtail grass) and as you can see by its root size in the 3rd photo, this grass is a true perennial and is very good at withstanding drought, fire, overgrazing etc. Please learn more about this amazing indeginous kenyan grass here > http://www.theorganicfarmer.org/Articles/know-your-pasture-grasses-foxtail-choice-grass-beef-farmers-arid-areas 25kg sacks for 12,500ksh - suitable for up to 5 acres for general restoration purposes. Please email us on seedballskenya@gmail.com

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All of these acacia trees you see here were grown from seeds that fell off the back of a truck loaded with river sand for building Nairobi. This was one of our main inspirations for creating our biochar tree seedballs.

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9.21.17 On this last day of summer I am already thinking about next years growth. I'm preparing seed balls for our Wisdom Walk tonight in the Luton Park prairie! Come walk and wonder with me and learn how to collect native seeds and make your own seed balls... If you can't join me tonight, select seeds from your favorite plants when they are mature. Mix two handfuls of compost with two handfuls of clay. Add 1/4 cup native seeds. You may need to add some water until everything blends well. Roll into 1" balls ~ making approximately three dozen. Let them dry. Wait until just before the first snow, and throw them anywhere you would like to see wildflowers grow. ..#growwisewisdomwalk#lutonparkprairie#seedballs#nativeseeds#lutonpark#lastdayofsummer@growwisewisdomwalks

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Congratulations to the super fast winners of the Mugie Triathlon! Thanks so much to the @mugieconservancy for sponsoring the jiko and tree seed prizes! Amazing work bringing everyone together for such a great event!

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Today in 1519 the Spanish expedition led by Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan sets off on the 1st successful circumnavigation of the globe (Magellan killed on route)It got us thinking about exploring and where best to start than Dublin's fair city! We have guide books for the city that will take you off the beaten track, some inspiration to enrich and improve your trail and these awesome lenses to clip on your phone to capture your adventure! Pop in, We're here until 7pm today

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Going on a #roadtrip soon ? Or even just for a walk or a run ? Why not plant #indigenous trees while you're at it. These fabulous #Seedballs by @seedballskenya@cookswelljikos require no digging. Just throw and they'll grow !! I think they make for fun #teambuilding activities and even children's activities where they can be thrown using catapults in areas in dire need of reforestation (we have loads of those in Kenya). Covered in a ball of charcoal dust (biochar) the seeds are protected from predators and extreme temperatures. When the rains come, magic happens ! They germinate ! The seeds are now available at the #FarmShop.

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(Students packing da’ok seed balls in the shape of sling stones to reforest eroding mountains in the Humatak Watershed) This summer, several University of Guam classes tossed seed slingstones into the hillsides above Fouha Bay, Humatak in an effort to restore badlands and reduce soil erosion. Poor land-use practices, such as arson and uncontained off-roading, threaten our watersheds. These activities expose nutritious topsoil. With no root systems in place to keep the land from eroding, the sediment washes into streams and rivers, flowing downstream where it pollutes our waters. Sediment harms corals by directly smothering them and by blocking out sunlight in the water column. Corals need access to sunlight as single-celled plants, called zooxanthellae, living inside coral organisms provide up to 90% of a coral’s energy through photosynthesis. This is a perfect example of a “Ridge to Reef” chain reaction. What we do to our land ultimately affects our ocean waters. Please follow us to learn more about restoring these environments and for updates on our progress in these efforts to restore our home.#seedballs#seagrant#guam